{"id":42834,"date":"2025-01-15T18:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T10:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=42834"},"modified":"2025-12-06T16:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:30:10","slug":"xiaohongshu-sign-up-login","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login\/","title":{"rendered":"Xiaohongshu (REDnote) Sign up\/Login Guide: Step-by-Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this post, we offer a detailed guide on Xiaohongshu sign-up and login. We will also help you solve common login issues and better use this app. Taiwan has banned Xiaohongshu. For Taiwan users, you can use a VPN like <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a> to access this app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Xiaohongshu\/REDnote?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xiaohongshu is a popular lifestyle platform in China. You can consider it a <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/tiktok-alternative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TikTok alternative<\/a>. It allows users to share posts and videos including makeup, Painting, travel, pets, games, and other different topics. Just like TikTok, you can also livestream on Xiaohongshu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things You Should Know about Xiaohongshu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It  offers a built-in translator now, you can also use ChatGpt or Deepl to assist with communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a Chinese app, so ensure that you obey the community rules and don\u2019t talk about any sensitive or dangerous topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Sign up for a Xiaohongshu Account?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/download-xiaohongshu-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">download the Xiaohongshu app<\/a> on the App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Via Phone Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-1-1024x919.jpg\" alt=\"Sign up for a Xiaohongshu Account Via Phone Number\" class=\"wp-image-42839\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:380px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-1-1024x919.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-1-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-1-768x690.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-1.jpg 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press the red log-in button with a phone icon, you will be redirected to a new page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your phone number and click &#8220;I have read and agreed to the following policies&#8221;. Don\u2019t forget to select your country code. If you are an American, you can choose +1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the &#8220;log in&#8221; button and you will get a verification code within a few seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After entering the 6-digit code, you have successfully created a REDnote account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Via Email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, you can also register Xiaohongshu via your Google e-mail. Once you open the login page of Xiaohongshu, press the &#8220;Other login methods&#8221;.Select your Google account if you have already logged in and then confirm the login authorization. After that, you can freely browse the Xiaohongshu posts. Similarly, iOS users can also log in through their Apple ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, please note that except for phone numbers, any other registration method can\u2019t leave comments. You need to bind your phone number with your REDnote account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Via Third-party Apps like WeChat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a WeChat account, you can also sign up for Xiaohongshu. Just press the WeChat icon on the login page. You can log in to your WeChat account first, and press the Ok button when it requires confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-515x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Sign up for a Xiaohongshu Account Via Third-party Apps like WeChat\" class=\"wp-image-42840\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:302px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-515x1024.jpg 515w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-151x300.jpg 151w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-768x1527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-772x1536.jpg 772w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-1030x2048.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-2-scaled.jpg 1287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating a Xiaohongshu account, you should select your gender and age. Select more than four topics you might be interested in, now please your new journey in Xiaohongshu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Login to Xiaohongshu on a Laptop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from downloading the REDnote app on your mobile phone, you can also browse REDnote\u2019s posts and videos on your computer. The homepage is primarily in Chinese, follow our tutorial to log in to your account on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/xiaohongshu-web\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Xiaohongshu web<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open your browser and go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xiaohongshu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Xiaohongshu\u2019s official website<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the left sidebar and click the red button called &#8220;\u767b\u5f55&#8221; (login in Chinese).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your phone number and verification code. Make sure you select the right country code. If you are a new user, you will automatically sign up for a Xiaohongshu account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, press the red button again and you have successfully logged in to Xiaohongshu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-4.png\" alt=\"Login to Xiaohongshu on a Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-42841\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:415px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-4.png 886w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-4-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-4-768x782.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#ffefd8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to stay anonymous on social platforms, try <strong>LightningX VPN<\/strong>. It can hide your IP address and make your online activities invisible. Besides, you can also use it to access banned websites or apps in your region or unlock the full streaming catalog. For Taiwan users, you can also use a VPN to access Xiaohongshu since it is banned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compatible with your phone, tablet, laptop, and smart TV, you can download this VPN to secure your data while connecting to public WiFi. It offers 2000+ servers in 70+ countries, with several free servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix Xiaohongshu Sign-up or Login Issues?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the unstable connection or overloaded server, you might not be able to get the verification code. Here are some simple solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wait patiently. It might require more time to respond to the great amount of the verification request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your network connection. If your network speed is slow, you might not successfully send the requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your country code. Xiaohongshu is a Chinese app, so its default country code is +86. You can press the number and find the right code that belongs to your region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try it again after a few minutes when you send too many requests in a short time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use another login method. You can temporarily sign up for Xiaohongshu through email or WeChat. Then bind your account with your phone number again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Tips: How to Better Use Xiaohongshu?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hide Your Collection on REDnote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the bottom navigation bar, select &#8220;Me&#8221;. You can press the top-left three-line icon or the gear icon to open settings. Go to &#8220;Privacy Settings&#8221; and find &#8220;My connection&#8221; in the Interaction section. Choose &#8220;Not public&#8221; to ensure your online privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-717x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Hide Your Collection on REDnote\" class=\"wp-image-42842\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:313px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-768x1097.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-1076x1536.jpg 1076w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5-1434x2048.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-5.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize Your Xiaohongshu\u2019s Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, find &#8220;Profile&#8221; after clicking the &#8220;Me&#8221; option. Now you can change your name, bio, and other private information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Post Your First Post on Xiaohongshu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After logging in to your Xiaohongshu account, press the + icon on the bottom navigation bar and select some pictures in your album. Click &#8220;Next&#8221; to add a title and text about this post. Select &#8220;Topic&#8221; to make sure more users will see this post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To attract the related audience, you can both add English and Chinese tags. For example, if you want to post something about Stranger Things, you can add #Stranger Things and #\u602a\u5947\u7269\u8bed (The Chinese translation of Stranger Things).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Your FYP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Press and hold the posts that you don\u2019t like. Next, click &#8220;Dislike this note&#8221; or &#8220;Dislike this author&#8221;. Xiaohongshu\u2019s powerful algorithm will recommend more content that suits your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-6-1024x781.jpg\" alt=\"Build Your FYP\" class=\"wp-image-42843\" style=\"width:403px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-6-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-6-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-6-768x586.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/xiaohongshu-sign-up-login-6.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Xiaohongshu Sign up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Can you download Xiaohongshu in the US?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course. Go to the App Store or Google Play and search Xiaohongshu\/REDnote. Press the download button, now you can dive into this new platform and enjoy communicating with other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Is there an English version of Xiaohongshu?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. To improve your experience with REDnote, you can change the default language settings to English. All you need to do is open your Xiaohongshu and press the bottom option as &#8220;\u6211&#8221; (Me). Click the gear icon(Settings) &gt; &#8220;\u901a\u7528\u8bbe\u7f6e&#8221; (General Settings) &gt; &#8220;\u591a\u8bed\u8a00&#8221; (languages) and select English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: How do I create a Xiaohongshu account?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After downloading the Xiaohongshu App on your device, you can enter your phone number to sign up for the REDnote account. Alternatively, you can also sign up via Apple ID or Google account. If you have logged in to a WeChat account, it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: Can foreigners use Xiaohongshu?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Xiaohongshu is a peaceful platform that welcomes people from different regions, ages, and races. Just make sure to follow the community rules and behave in friendly ways like other users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now I\u2019m sure that you have learned more details about Xiaohongshu sign-up and login. Create your Xiaohongshu now and enjoy communication with other users from all over the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we offer a detailed guide on Xiaohongshu  [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":42837,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":42834,"es":42930,"ja":42912,"cn":42845,"tw":81009},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42834"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42834"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42834\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81028,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42834\/revisions\/81028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42834"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42834"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42834"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}